Total ordering of decimal datums #
IEEE 754-2019 §5.10 orders negative NaNs first, then negative infinity, negative finite values, positive finite values, positive infinity, and positive NaNs. Within the finite parts, numerical value precedes quantum; quantum order is reversed for negative datums, including negative zero.
For positive NaNs, signaling precedes quiet; this rule reverses for negative NaNs. §5.10(d)(5)(iii) leaves the remaining payload order implementation-defined. Here smaller payloads precede larger ones for positive NaNs, with the reverse order for negative NaNs.
The key is injective on complete datums. It orders canonical BID/DPD members after decoding; it deliberately cannot distinguish redundant encodings of the same datum. These predicates never signal invalid.
Class, numerical value (or NaN kind), then signed quantum (or NaN payload).
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An exact lexicographic key implementing the distinctions required by §5.10.
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Non-signaling total order, distinguishing zero signs, cohort members and NaN metadata.
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Total order after clearing both signs, including NaN signs.